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Elephant Energy

Boulder, US · Founded 2021 · Delaware corporation · 52 employees on LinkedIn · 4 known investors

Elephant Energy provides end-to-end home electrification services for homeowners, handling heat pump and heat pump water heater installation including sizing, contractors, rebates, inspections, and electrical work. The company operates in the residential climate and clean energy market, serving areas including Colorado, Boston, and Los Angeles in the US.

Founders & leadership

Elephant Energy was founded in 2021 by David Richardson, Joshua Lake, DR, and Josh.

DR
David RichardsonCo-founder
JL
Joshua LakeCo-founder
D
DRCo-founder
J
JoshCo-founder

Board

TC
Travis ConnersBoard director
JLJoseph Lipscomb
Joseph LipscombinBoard directorCo-founder + Partner at Arborview Capital
TCTravis Connors
Travis Connorsin𝕏Board directorCo-founder and General Partner at Building Ventures

Investors · 4

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$12.3M disclosed across 3 rounds · 2022–2025

$6.5MraisedJul 2025 · 17 investors · Other Energy
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • David RichardsonExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Travis ConnersDirector
  • Joseph LipscombDirector
  • Joshua LakeExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
Offering amount
$6.5M
Amount sold
$6.5M
Minimum investment
$7.8K
First sale
Jul 2025
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2021
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$2.4MraisedApr 2024 · 18 investors · Other Energy
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Joshua LakeExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Travis ConnorsDirector
  • David RichardsonExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
Offering amount
$5M
Amount sold
$2.4M
First sale
Mar 2024
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2021
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$3.4MraisedApr 2024 · 21 investors · Other Energy
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Joshua LakeExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Travis ConnorsDirector
  • David RichardsonExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
Offering amount
$3.4M
Amount sold
$3.4M
First sale
Aug 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2021
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Competitors · 6

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Frequently asked questions

What does Elephant Energy do?
Elephant Energy provides end-to-end home electrification services for homeowners, handling heat pump and heat pump water heater installation including sizing, contractors, rebates, inspections, and electrical work. The company operates in the residential climate and clean energy market, serving areas including Colorado, Boston, and Los Angeles in the US.
Who founded Elephant Energy?
Elephant Energy was founded by David Richardson, Joshua Lake, DR, Josh in 2021.
Who are Elephant Energy's investors?
Elephant Energy's investors include Arborview Capital, Building Ventures, K Street Capital, Workshop Venture Partners.
How much funding has Elephant Energy raised?
Elephant Energy has disclosed $12.3M raised across 3 rounds.
Where is Elephant Energy headquartered?
Elephant Energy is headquartered in Boulder, US.